A Successful Calamity

A Successful Calamity is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film starring George Arliss, supported by Mary Astor and Evalyn Knapp, and directed by John G. Adolfi. Based on the 1917 play A Successful Calamity by Clare Kummer, the film is about an elderly millionaire who must deal with his selfish, young second wife and a pair of spoiled, grown children.

A Successful Calamity
theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn G. Adolfi
Written by
Adaptation & dialogue:
Based onA Successful Calamity
1917 play
by Clare Kummer
Produced byLucien Hubbard
StarringGeorge Arliss
CinematographyJames Van Trees
Edited byHoward Bretherton
Music byBernhard Kaun
Production
company
Warner Bros.
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • September 17, 1932 (1932-09-17) (US)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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